Pizzo Centrale

Pizzo Centrale
Pizzo Centrale
	Pizzo Centrale
Highest point
Elevation	2,999 m (9,839 ft)
Prominence	451 m (1,480 ft)
Parent peak	Piz Gannaretsch
Listing	Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Coordinates	46°34′41.2″N 8°36′53.9″E / 46.578111°N 8.614972°E
Geography
	Pizzo Centrale Location in Switzerland
Location	Ticino/Uri, Switzerland
Parent range	Lepontine Alps

Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east. Lago della Sella is located on its southern side. Over its northern side lies a glacier, named Ober Schatzfirn.

The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via a trail starting at Lago della Sella.

References

^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the Unteralppass at 2,548 metres.

External links

Pizzo Centrale on Hikr.org

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[1] Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the Unteralppass at 2,548 metres.

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